The U.P. has been so long without rain, fires are
beginning to be a threat. This is near the Houghton county airport (CMX).

(near the village of Boston)

Friday 5/8

From the Ripley side of the canal, the Pasty Cam
zooms in on the Houghton County courthouse.

(another clear, dry day in the Keweenaw)

Thursday 5/7

This is the longest stretch of sunny weather we have
seen in years in the Copper Country. Notice the progress of the leaves.
That's MTU in the distance.

(as seen from the turnout
up Quincy Hill)

Wednesday 5/6

A special grant has enabled downtown Calumet to redo
the streets, like they were in the mining days.

(the work should be done by June)

Tuesday 5/5

The Keweenaw County Road Commission is busy preparing
signs and highways for the flood of visitors which begins over the next
month.

(BooHoo... black flies
arrived today)

Monday 5/4

A bit of visual trivia: Can you identify this
mine shaft house which looms above the surrounding homes?

(hint: it's in the Keweenaw)

Sunday 5/3

Busy weekend for Governor Engler! He greeted
Calumet dignitaries at the Theater, honored the state champs (Calumet hockey
team) and received his own Pasty Central T-shirt. And yes... he mentioned
that he will seek re-election.